Introduction
The H130 is derived from Airbus’ Ecureuil family of light helicopters, which is renowned for its performance, reliability, safety, and multi-mission capability.
Technical description
Performance
Hover ceiling OGE @ MTOW, ISA
2,957 m
9,700 ft
Hover ceiling IGE @ MTOW, ISA
3,429 m
11,250 ft
Fast cruise speed @ MTOW
237 km/h
128 kts
Max range @ fast cruise speed
606 km
327 NM
Max endurance @ fast cruise speed
4 hr, 00 min
4 hr, 00 min
Flight envelope (temperature)
-40°C to ISA +35°C limited to 50°C
-40°C to ISA +35°C limited to 50°C
Max altitude flight
7,010 m
23,000 ft
Dimensions
D-value
12.64 m
41.47 ft
Rotor diameter
10.69 m
35.07 ft
Cabin intern. volume (excluding pilot's area)
3.70 m³
130.70 cu ft
Characteristics
Crew + passengers
1 pilot + 7 pax or 2 pilots + 5 pax
1 pilot + 7 pax or 2 pilots + 5 pax
Max takeoff weight (MTOW)
2,500 kg
4,512 lb
Max takeoff weight with external load
3,050 kg
6,724 lb
Useful load
1,039 kg
2,306 lb
Standard fuel tank capacity
425 kg
937 lb
Engine type
Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D
Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D
Takeoff power
710 kW / 952 shp
710 kW / 952 shp
Documents
Overview brochures

Brochure H130
Brochure H130
Mission brochure

Mission Firefighting Brochure
Firefighting
H130 infographic

20170419_Infographic_H130a
- Overview brochures
- Mission brochure
- H130 infographic

Brochure H130
Brochure H130

Mission Firefighting Brochure
Firefighting

20170419_Infographic_H130a
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